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Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
in flexible polypropylene. However the chair was originally made by Vitra with Baydur HR cold-molded
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Paint, Foam
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Swag Chair, One Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
production made of polypropylene.
All parts are in tact, and the chair is in excellent condition
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Chairs for Henry Massonnet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was the culmination of that very successful trajectory change.
Chairs are made of polypropylene and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Miller reintroduced the original Eames Molded Shell Chair (1950) in a durable, 100 percent recyclable
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Robin Day - HILLE Chair by L´atelier, Brazil, 1970s - very rare
By Robin Day
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
century. He is of course best remembered for his polypropylene stacking chairs, since the introduction of
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
MDF Italia Customizable Universal Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Italia, which stands out for its impeccably elegant lines and extraordinary ergonomics.
In the chair and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
White Baby Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicate and essential shapes remind the Ribbon Chair in the original size: that’s how a small-scale chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of four Robin Day 'Polo' Sled, Stackable Chairs, 1960s Indoor and Outdoor
By Robin Day
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
MDF Italia Customizable Universal Swivel Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Italia, which stands out for its impeccably elegant lines and extraordinary ergonomics.
In the chair and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Set of 10 Multicolored Stackable Chairs in the Style of Helmut Starke, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
green chairs. They are made of Moplen EP or polypropylene for injection moulding, that gives a balance
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By Robin Day, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
.
This variation of the model features white leather upholstery.
The chairs are in their original
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Qeeboo, Front Design
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair designed from the original and recognizable Front's stroke. The experimentations on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Modern Black Green Beige or White Nordic Loop Dining or Accent Chair Set of 2
By Qeeboo, Front Design
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical of the Front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chair has been well taken care of, and has unlike some other polypropylene furniture from that era
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti, Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Italian Modernist Polypropylene chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Four Phillipe Starck Lord Yo Aleph Stacking chairs Made in Italy
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Ferndale, MI
Starck Made in Italy, Lord YO by Sark Made in Italy. Well made chairs. Polypropylene shell bolts to
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chair the Cord Connection, One Piecer, Out of Recycled Materials
By Atelier Ruben van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
-use in this highly decorative chair.
The rope, made from polypropylene is considered as residual
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Nylon
Verner Panton Two Cantilevered Chairs by Vitra Herman Miller Edition
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless cantilevered side chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality design made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s 'San Miguelito' Arm Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus - a pair
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of restored Mexican mahogany 'San Miguelito' lounge chairs designed by Michael Van
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Chairs Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 12
By Kartell, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
desirable original set of 12 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed by Vico Magistretti
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.2 in W 18 in D 16.4 in
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Dining Chair Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 6
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
desirable original set of 6 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.2 in W 18 in D 16.4 in
70 Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 65 of the these original Herman Miller polypropylene molded chairs designed by Ray and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Stackable Chairs Paolo Favaretto & Airborne Assisa Italy 1980s
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Almelo, NL
. These chairs are in original and untouched condition. Both show light cosmetic wear, normal and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Stackable Green Polo Chairs by Robin Day for Hille, 1980s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
Day's later iterations of the original moulded Polyside Chair, so ubiquitous with public institutions
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
.
Condition: Both chairs are (brand new) never been used, have the manufacturer's original protective
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Italy Modern Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 3
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look.
The shape of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Vitra Ergonomic office swivel chairs
This sale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.77 in W 24.61 in D 28.75 in
Toy Armchair Carnation By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene, this versatile, stackable design feels at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
PVC
Toy Armchair White by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene, this versatile, stackable design feels at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
PVC
Toy Armchair Black by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene, this versatile, stackable design feels at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
PVC
Toy Armchair Mustard Yellow by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene, this versatile, stackable design feels at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
PVC
Toy Armchair Light Grey By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene, this versatile, stackable design feels at home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
PVC
Catifa Desk Chair by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, 2004
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair, model Catifa, was designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, for Arper, in Italy, in 2004
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Interplan Unit 'K' Lacquered Sideboard by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in Buffalo, NY
designer, best known for his injection-moulded polypropylene stacking chairs – more than 20 million of
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Charles Eames Herman Miller DSS Chair in Light Ochre on Original Stacking Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
stamp on underside of shell.
The contemporary version of this chair is made of polypropylene, which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Charles Eames Herman Miller DSS Chair in Blood Orange on Original Stacking Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
stamp on underside of shell.
The contemporary version of this chair is made of polypropylene, which
Category
Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Marc Newson Orgone Chair for Cassina, 1998
By Cassina, Marc Newson
Located in Melbourne, AU
Marc Newson Orgone chair for Cassina, 1998. A sculptural work of art, this chair is a unique chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Limited Edition Gray Giberglass Vitra Panton Chairs, Modern
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Panton's original motivation and design, this Panton chair from Vitra is made of a single piece of durable
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Plastic
Vitra Panton Junior Chair in Light Pink by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
finally achieved in 2008 with the introduction of Panton Junior, a chair based on the designer‘s original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
‘Chino’ Herman Miller Studio 7.5 Setu Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Studio 7.5 1
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A newer design, this is an original Setu lounge chair and ottoman by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chair Model No. 1601 by Don Albinson for Knoll International
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in Houston, TX
stackable cast aluminum frames
with molded polypropylene seat and back
manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Panton Junior Chair by Verner Panton Vitra 1967, Bright Orange Children's Chair
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
base of the original chair to a concave 'tail' - the signature feature of the Panton chair - and made
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vitra Miniature DSW Chair in Black by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States.
The fiberglass chairs are rare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fiberglass
Print Sofa Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moroso
By Moroso, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Denton, MD
cover are removable. This example in original condition, showing minor signs of use. Covers may be dry
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Set of Six George Nelson Style Shell/Swag Chairs from 1969 with Original Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
. The chairs are from 1969 and retain the original upholstery (Showing wear on arms and small fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Original White Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chairs, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Design classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chairs. Rare original white powder coating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Shell Chairs by Angelo Pinaffo, 2000s
Located in Lisboa, PT
These chairs, model Shell, were designed by Angelo Pinaffo, in Italy, during the 2000's. They
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
ITALY Paolo Favaretto Post Modern Tubular Chrome Chairs Stacking Assisa 1986
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stackable Chairs
From ITALY by architect designer Paolo Favaretto set of Four Tubular Chrome Chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Vintage folding chairs "Sekka" by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 Vintage folding chairs "Sekka" is an original design furniture realized in the 1970s by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Verner Panton Chairs Made by Herman Miller, 1971
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 2 white chairs, original Verner Panton Vitra design classics.
The Panton Chair is a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1980s Philippe Starck Design Set of 4 Chairs Dr Glob Model for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1980s Philippe Starck design set of 4 chairs Dr Glob model for Kartell
Its original design makes
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Swivel Lounge Chair and Side Table by Robin Day for Hille, 1970s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Lisboa, PT
's. The lounge chair is a polypropylene frame that stands on a metal circular swivel base. It is in a
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Bartoli Blob Sofa Lounge Chair Set, 1970s, Italy, Mid-Century
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in New York, NY
Museum of the Triennale of Milan, and the 4875 chair for Kartell, the world's first polypropylene
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Wood
Carlo Bartoli Blob Sofa Lounge Chair Set, 1970s, Italy, Mid-Century
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in New York, NY
the Triennale of Milan, and the 4875 chair for Kartell, the world's first polypropylene manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Velvet, Wool, Foam
Set of Six White Panton Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
flexible polypropylene. However the chair was originally made by Vitra with Baydur HR cold-molded
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Foam
Kartel Model 4875 Chair in Glossy Yellow by Carlo Bartoli, 1980s New Old Stock
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
polypropylene chair, the Model 4875, conceived in 1970, became a global sensation upon Kartell’s production
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Carlo Bartoli Kartell Model 4875 Chairs in Yellow, New Old Stock 1985 - Set of 2
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
-molded polypropylene chair, the Model 4875, conceived in 1970, became a global sensation upon Kartell’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Kartell Model 4875 Chairs by Carlo Bartoli - Rare 1985 NOS Pair in Glossy Black
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
hailed as the world’s first chair made of injection-molded polypropylene, showcasing Bartoli’s innovative
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
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Original Polypropylene Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal original polypropylene chair for your home. Each original polypropylene chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and chrome. If you’re shopping for an original polypropylene chair, we have 57 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect original polypropylene chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An original polypropylene chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made original polypropylene chair over the years, but those crafted by Robin Day, Verner Panton and Vitra are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Original Polypropylene Chair?
Prices for an original polypropylene chair start at $123 and top out at $27,736 with the average selling for $1,068.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Original Polypropylene Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to authenticate an original Wassily chair is to look at the stainless frame. There will be no weld in the corners, and will look like a continuous piece, with no cap on the end. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Wassily chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The original Eames chair was made out of molded plywood and leather. Charles and Ray Eames designed the iconic mid-century modern chair for Herman Miller in 1958. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
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The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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